Route of Parks, Cape Froward

National GeographicOct 20

Be Among the First to Explore Cape Froward, a Patagonian National Park at the End of the World

Route 9 ends at the picturesque cape Punta Árbol. From there it’s about a five-mile out-and-back hike up the beach to reach the San Isidro Lighthouse. First lit in 1904, it also houses a museum ...

1,700-mile project in Patagonia

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San Isidro LighthouseSightFirst lit in 1904, houses museum
Mount TarnSightIt is in the southern extreme of continental Chile very close to Cape Froward, surrounded by historic places such as…
Chile NativoPlaceOutfitter for backpacking and kayaking expeditions
Route of ParksTrail1,700-mile project in Patagonia
Punta ÁrbolSightPicturesque cape where Route 9 ends
Piedra de la MomiaSightDramatic rock spire
Cruz de los MaresSightSteel cross at the continent's southern point
Francisco Coloane Marine ParkPlaceMarine park for whale watching
Bahía del ÁguilaSight
Elsewhere
Solo ExpedicionesPlaceCarrera Bay, ChileSails catamaran to Francisco Coloane Marine Park
Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International AirportPlacePunta Arenas, ChileAirport serving Punta Arenas

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Be Among the First to Explore Cape Froward, a Patagonian National Park at the End of the World